Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HC FERROCHROME

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used for alloying chromium to molten steel and iron.

SYNONYMS

"ferro chrome", "WIA Raw Material Code 1733, 1736, 1737", "ferro chromium", "containing
low carbon", "ferro chromium containing high carbon", "iron chromium alloy"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Causes burns.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  The material can produce chemical burns within the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract following ingestion.  

EYE

  The material can produce chemical burns to the eye following direct contact. Vapors or mists may be extremely irritating.  If applied to the eyes, this material causes severe eye damage.  The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.  

SKIN

  The material can produce chemical burns following direct contactwith the skin.  

INHALED

  If inhaled, this material can irritate the throat andlungs of some persons.  Chromium VI exposures have been related to higher incidence of lung cancer.  Persons with impaired respiratory function, airway diseases and conditions such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, may incur further disability if excessive concentrations of particulate are inhaled.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause chromium or arsenic poisoning with symptoms such as gastric upsets, nausea, skin ulceration, hair loss.